johan rebel

Thanks. A bit sketchy on the details, but otherwise a pretty accurate description of what the experience is like. The If You Go section contains sensible advice, and only a few errors (there are not even two dozen camps in Kruger. Include the private lodges and they number about 30). I highly doubt Mr. Frugal saw an Eastern Green Mamba. If he did, it would be a Kruger first. That leopard may well have been in a leafless tree, and the tree may even have been dead, but that does not make it a deadwood.

Johan.

iahphx

Picky, picky.

But what about this tidbit: "220.20 rand (about $11 at 10.5 rand to the dollar) will net you a guide." I guess math isn't a NY Times writer's, or editor's, strong suit.

suenam

I have booked our flights for late January from JFK to JNB to VFA. We have a total of 5 nights in the VFA area. I was thinking of spending 3 nights in Chobe and 2 at the falls. Does anyone have recommendations for safari lodges in Chobe? Budget for the safari is not more than $500 p.p. per night. Also, what would you recommend for the Falls? I'm hoping to get something for a lot less money there. We will then fly to Cape Town. We have planned for 5 nights in Cape Town, 2 or 3 in the winelands, 3 for the Garden Route. I'm looking for recommendations for accommodations in winelands and along the garden route. Also, what do you think of Kwandwe or Shamwari for the last couple of nights? Is this a worthwhile safari, or are we wasting our time here in this area. Our tickets for the return flights are CPT-JNB-JFK.

skaya

A very good backpacker hostel, with private rooms is Jollyboys in Livingstone.